Meet Daniel Augustin, Who Played Ian in “How I Met Your Father”

Daniel Augustin (born on April 30, 1988) is a 34-year-old American actor from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He started his career in 2014 with Mckinson Souverain’s “Dear Future Wife” and worked on numerous movies and shows in the coming years.

His first big break was “David Makes Man,” a Denitria Harris-Lawrence production featuring Jordan Bolger, Tony Plana, Tony Plana, and Hunter Deno. Meanwhile, he also directed a musical mini-series where he himself played the lead character alongside his wife, Sh’Kia, who appeared as Vera.

In 2022, Augustin earned fame for his performance as Ian in “How I Met Your Father,” which aired on Hulu. Viewers loved the show’s storyline, which motivated its makers to come up with the second season, which is currently available on Hulu.

Here we will not tell what will happen in this new installment because we do not want to ruin it for you, but we can tell that it is better even than the previous one.

How Old is Daniel Augustin?

On April 30, 1988, Daniel Augustin (age 34) was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. According to sources, his father, Georges Augustin Sr., and his mother, Alida Augustin, have Haitian origin.

Augustin has three siblings, including a younger sister named Ruth, who is a social media influence. Growing up, Dan often listened to hip-hop music; eventually, he started a rap group at a local church named Agape Church of God.

Besides music, he also showed a great interest in sports and represented his school’s football and basketball team. He also won numerous medals in track & field events.

Daniel’s excellent record as a soccer player helped him earn a scholarship from the University of Nebraska. Finally, he graduated from Coral Springs Charter and joined Broward College, where he studied Cinematography and Film Production.

Daniel Augustin’s Acting Career

Just like any aspiring actor Dan following his graduation, connected with a talent agency and hired an agent. One after another, he gave multiple auditions and, in 2014, landed the part of a musician in the TV series “Dear Future Wife.”

It was a romantic drama where director Mckinson Souverain filmed Dan alongside Jasmin Brown, Michael J. Sanchez, and Troy Pindell.

By the end of that year, he appeared in one more show named “Close Friends.” After a smooth debut in the small-screen industry, Daniel stepped into the film industry with a short movie, “Fear Thy Neighbor,” where he not only played the role of a clerk but also performed the job of the sound editor.

From 2015 to 2019, he starred in numerous shows, namely “David Makes Man,” “Insatiable,” “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” “PillowTalk,” “Gym Shorts,” and “I Am Frankie.” In 2022 his acting career reached new heights after he starred in three shows, namely “How I Met Your Father,” “Rap Sh!t,” and “Robyn Hood.”

Who is Daniel Augustin’s Wife?

Yes, Daniel Augustin is married. His wife, Sh’Kia Dennis, an actress by profession, has worked on numerous productions like “Atlanta,” “Tough Love: Atlanta,” “Kinfolk: The Series,” and “Genius.”

Her most notable role was Shonda in the star-studded “Black Lightning,” which aired from 2019 to 2021. According to sources, Augustin’s wife recently worked on Kenny Young’s “Kold x Windy” alongside Jazsmin Lewis, Nijah Brenea, and Markice Moore.

Daniel Augustin Q&A

Ques: When was Daniel Augustin born?

Ans: April 30, 1988.

Ques: Who is Daniel Augustin’s wife?

Ans: Sh’Kia Dennis.

Ques: What is Daniel Augustin’s ethnicity?

Ans: Haitian.

Ques: How tall is Daniel Augustin?

Ans: 5 feet 9 inches.